Mediation

Mediation might be the right process for you and your partner if reaching agreement is important to both of you. However, talking to each other about such sensitive issues is too difficult or follows the same unproductive path.

What mediation is:

A discussion with your partner with someone there to focus the conversation on what will help you reach agreement

A process which may more comprehensively deal with the issues that affect your family

A process which allows you to each agree on compromises that best suit your family

A process which may open the way for better communication in the future

Successful mediation relies on compromise but is greatly assisted by participants knowing where they stand legally. There can often be a number of options, and within mediation we look at as many options as possible to identify the one that best suits you.

Arbitration

Arbitration is an internationally recognised process, designed to help people resolve disputes with assistance from a trained family law arbitrator. Sometimes it is not possible to reach agreement and you need someone to make the decision for you. It is most likely that you will be introduced to arbitration by your family lawyer. Family lawyers increasingly recommend the process in order to avoid the additional financial and emotional cost that results from the delay involved in a court hearing. Arbitration arrangements can be flexible, prompt and convenient.

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Collaborative Law

When you are facing divorce or separation it is natural to feel daunted by the fear of lengthy court battles and high legal fees. The collaborative law team at QualitySolicitors Amphlett Lissimore can provide you with a real and effective alternative.

Divorce

When you (or your partner) say you want a “divorce”, it is likely that you mean you want to sort out all the arrangements for finances and children; rather than you want to complete the paperwork necessary to bring the marriage to an end legally.

Domestic Violence

If you are in a relationship that is not working for you, either because you feel threatened or are with a violent or abusive partner, it can be difficult to know where to turn to for help - but it is important not to suffer in silence. Asking for help is the first step to resolving the situation.

Financial Arrangements

When a couple separate it is usually necessary to reach an agreement about finances. There may be a family home, a business, an inheritance, savings or a pension. It might be necessary for there to be maintenance paid.

Living Together

More couples are choosing to live together and share their lives without getting married. And whilst emotionally, you may feel no different to a married couple; under the law, couples that live together without getting married do not share the same legal rights as those who marry. This can make things difficult if the relationship breaks down in the future particularly in regard to finance and property. And if children are involved, it’s important to protect their future too.

Mediation

Mediation might be the right process for you and your partner if reaching agreement is important to both of you. However, talking to each other about such sensitive issues is too difficult or follows the same unproductive path.

Parenting after Parting

One of your first concerns about separating from your partner is likely to be the effect of this on your relationship with your child. It is best for children if their parents can avoid undue conflict in reaching agreement about where each child will live, or how much time a child will spend with each parent - but that is much easier said than done.

Prenuptial Agreements

A Pre-Nuptial Agreement (PNA) is a contract made between a couple in advance of their marriage. This sets out who owns what and what will happen with anything which is acquired during the marriage. If the marriage ends the PNA will set out what is to happen. In the same way that one might have insurance for life, buildings or contents, a PNA is insurance for something one hopes will never happen. If it is ever needed you will be glad that you have one, and it will inevitably save a lot of money and anguish further down the line when things may already be tough enough.

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